Total births
253
Boys' name · since 1917
Crespin
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 253 babies named Crespin, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 253
- total births
- 1917–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Crespin is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 253 have been recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Crespin recorded 253 times among boys since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1980.
- 253 total births
- 1917–1980 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
253 boys have been named Crespin since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1980.
- 253
- total births
- 1917–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Crespin was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
11 babies were named Crespin in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Crespin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Crespin splits its recorded history at 1944: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Crespin at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Crespin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1980
- Peak year (1966)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Crespin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Crespin's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Crespin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 13
1910s
13 births
- 1920s
1920s
52 births
- 1930s
1930s
49 births
- 1940s
1940s
42 births
- 1950s
1950s
35 births
- 1960s
1960s
34 births
- 1970s
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 52 births (21% of all-time use).
Crespin by state
Where Crespin concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 129 | 51.0% |
Texas share of Crespin's total US births 51.0%
129 of 253 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Crespin? ▼
Crespin has been given to 253 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1980. 11 babies were born in 1966, its single highest year.
When was Crespin most popular? ▼
Crespin was most popular in the 1920s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Crespin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Crespin are Texas (129 births).
How long has the name Crespin been used? ▼
Records for Crespin go back to 1917, giving 64 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Crespin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Crew, Creed, Creighton, Cree, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Crespin's data
- Crespin's decade-level peak was the 1920s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Crespins (129 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Crespin
Nearby Names Like Crespin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Crespin
Crew Boy
#250 12,509 births
Creed Boy
#610 5,920 births
Creighton Boy
#3797 3,764 births
Cree Boy
#2005 1,129 births
Cresencio Boy
879 births
Compare Crespin side by side: Crespin vs Crew Crespin vs Creed Crespin vs Creighton
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1917–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Crespin: Baby Name Since 1917 - 253 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/crespin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Crespin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.